http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Fri, 25 May 2012 00:51:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12707 By Kevin Yee Life rolls on in Orlando, with Kim Possible Adventure closing down in Epcot and the end of the Flower and Garden Festival as well, but the big new addition was a scale model of Fantasyland put on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at the One Man’s Dream museum exhibit. Hollywood Studios was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12703 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – In preparation of the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, there are three new characters gracing the Highway in the Sky across the way at Disneyland. The Monorails at Disneyland have undergone a transformation and now rather than Monorail Blue, Orange, and Red, meet Mandy Monorail [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:36:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12649 Host Banks Lee brings you up to date in Florida’s theme park news. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: • New Superstar Parade and lagoon show at Universal Studios • Despicable Me facade revealed • Testing new Fastpass systems • Legend of Capt. Jack coming to Hollywood Studios • Fantasyland update • Meet Merida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:35:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12615 By Audrey Brown Before I get into the finer points of Marvel’s The Avengers, allow me to make a very important statement on the symbolism and deeper meaning of this film. HULK SMASH! (Some very minor spoilers ensue, but nothing about the ending.) Here’s the simplest truth about Marvel’s The Avengers. It delivers. In every [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:41:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12548 Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts. Disney’s current Fastpass system offers free tickets to guests in the parks with a time printed for them to return to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:48:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12495 By Andy Guinigundo Simi Valley, Calif. – July 6, 2012 will mark the opening of the largest-ever exhibit of iconic props, artwork and artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives. Likewise, it will be the largest temporary exhibit ever on display at the Reagan Library. D23, Disney’s official fan club, will present the exhibit at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/vision-house-opens-in-innoventions-at-epcot-highlighting-green-living/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/vision-house-opens-in-innoventions-at-epcot-highlighting-green-living/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12485 A new home tour has opened in Innoventions East at Epcot. The Vision House, presented by Green Builder Media, highlights the “green” home, and shows off many now available products that will help save energy and protect the enviroment. The purpose of the Vision House, which opened on Earth Day 2012, is to present green [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/vision-house-opens-in-innoventions-at-epcot-highlighting-green-living/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/themed-starbucks-coffee-locations-coming-to-all-u-s-disney-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/themed-starbucks-coffee-locations-coming-to-all-u-s-disney-parks/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:47:39 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12481 Early this morning, Disney and Starbucks announced that all six of their United States theme parks will soon be getting Starbucks locations. The first opening will be in June at Disney California Adventure’s Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Café on Buena Vista Street. Each Starbucks location inside a Disney park will reflect the theme of its [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/themed-starbucks-coffee-locations-coming-to-all-u-s-disney-parks/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12479 By Kevin Yee It’s been a whirlwind of activity in Walt Disney World lately. Test Track closed down for refurbishment and an a capella singing group now performs in front of the construction walls. The Orange Bird mascot has returned in a big way to the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom (and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:00:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12438 The Orlando return of Disney’s The Lion King is now playing at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in downtown Orlando for a limited engagement of four weeks through May 13. The Lion King began as a 1994 animated feature-length film developed and produced by the Walt Disney Company. The story, a coming of age [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:48:50 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12398 With all the emotion, adventure and beautiful landscapes, Chimpanzee is yet another solid addition to the Disneynature line up. The new movie brings you breathtaking footage of chimpanzees in the forests of the Ivory Coast and is a must-see for any fan of the Disneynature films. Chimpanzee tells the story of a young chimpanzee named Oscar [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:26:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12401 At a Disney D23 fan club event this morning, Disney brought back a long-gone character known as Orange Bird. Here are photos and video from the event. Orange Bird was created for the Florida Citrus Growers, original sponsors of the Sunshine Tree Terrace and the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Once that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:28:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12376 This morning at Downtown Disney West Side, the world premiere for Disneynature’s Chimpanzee took place at the AMC 24 Theaters. The red carpet event was attended by Dr. Jane Goodall, directors and producers Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, Executive Producer Don Hahn, Disney CEO Bob Iger and some Disney Channel stars. The world premiere was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:16:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12374 Welcome to our new stand-alone version of News in the Queue. This used to be a part of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, but since The Show is now monthly, and the news keeps happening, you can stay up-to-date each week with News in the Queue. In the queue this week, host Banks Lee [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:54:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9764 Defeating the Evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at The Magic Kingdom takes years of training and discipline for toys, but can be done in the span of around four minutes by humans. New recruits listen up! Here are the tips and training info to help you [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:11:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12341 By Kevin Yee By popular demand, Photo Finds is back in its original form. Watch for the weekly News in the Queue segment later this week. This week in Photo Finds we capture images of the newest Fantasyland construction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – the support pylons for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster are now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:14:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12328 Disney’s D23 fan club will hold “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features” at the Disneyland Resort on Aug. 11 and 12, 2012. The two-day event features concerts, screenings and special guests celebrating decades of Disney films and characters.  The event will showcase films dating back to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12319 The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. This new short showcases “the common traveler” experiencing all there is to see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/animal-kingdom-park-inspired-facebook-game-coming-soon/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/animal-kingdom-park-inspired-facebook-game-coming-soon/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:42:53 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12180 Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers, a Facebook game based off Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, is launching soon according to the Disney Parks Blog. It will include iconic Animal Kingdom “Tree Of Life” and other various spots around the park. During game play, players will have a chance to create and take care of their own [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/animal-kingdom-park-inspired-facebook-game-coming-soon/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:01:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12156 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk • News in the Queue: Agent P game replacing Kim Possible at Epcot; CSI attraction opening; Legoland girls weekend; free wi-fi at Disney resorts; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12153 Earlier today, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter gathered in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also on hand were two of Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, and Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/18/disney-announces-heroes-work-here-initiative-to-hire-and-support-military-vets/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/18/disney-announces-heroes-work-here-initiative-to-hire-and-support-military-vets/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:26:08 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12132 Last week at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger announced the Heroes Work Here initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans. Disney will provide at least 1,000 jobs and career opportunities for returning U.S. veterans over the next three years. They will also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/18/disney-announces-heroes-work-here-initiative-to-hire-and-support-military-vets/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:02:17 +0000 Audrey http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11984 By Joe Moody I was in fifth grade, which would have made me about 10 or 11, and for some reason, at that time I lived in a constant state of fear. I think it was a product of an overactive imagination, but anything remotely scary would freak me out for days. My brother talked [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:07:44 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12063 Disney’s D23 fan club has revealed details about their upcoming Fanniversary events, including one in Orlando on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The events are offering Disney fans all over the United States a chance to join in celebrating the rich history of Disney movies and theme park attractions. Cities hosting the Fanniversary events will be Los Angeles, San [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12092 Kim Possible fans will want to head to Epcot before this summer. That’s when the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will be turned over to Agent P of Phineas & Ferb fame. It’s been a rumor that the Kim Possible game, based on the canceled Disney Channel television show, would be changed over to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:32:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12059 The D23 Expo is returning for the third time to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. next year from Aug. 9 through 11. The first Expo was held in 2009 followed by a second in 2011. Each event played host to thousands of Disney fans from every corner of the globe. In 2011, more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:44:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12055 Judging by the previews, I wasn’t very excited to see Disney’s new John Carter movie. Besides the regular previews, I saw an extended clip at Disney’s D23 Expo last year. The special effects looked great, but we all know a movie needs a great storyline to be successful. Even though Disney has had trouble conveying [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:13:54 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11961 There are a lot of details showing up all over the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom as the Storybook Circus’ late March opening nears. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction where awnings have been added and details have been added to the big top.  The old Dumbo spinner base hasn’t seen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:47:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11878 Hundreds of fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World before the crack of dawn to kick off One More Disney Day. In honor of Leap Year, on Feb. 29, 2012 the park was open for 24 hours along with Disneyland Park in California, a first for Disney Parks.  The celebration started at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:37:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11876 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Lulu Picart for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Theme Park Connection Disney memorabilia store • News in the Queue: Music at Mardi Gras and Bands Brew & BBQ; Snow White ride closing date; Fantasyland opening soon; Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:02:13 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11052 The theme parks are always changing, and last year was an interesting one for the demolition of retired attractions. Seen here is the demolition of the original Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, on the night of Oct. 26, 2011. The original location of the Hard Rock Cafe was adjacent to the Universal Studios park, and guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:44:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11870 For the first time ever, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be open for a full 24 hours from 6 a.m. Feb. 29 to 6 a.m. March 1, 2012 in honor of Leap Year. During the day, the parks will offer their normal schedule with attractions, parades, fireworks, and characters, but there will be a few extra [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:04:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11839 More than 19,000 women raced in this morning’s Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, making it the world’s largest women’s sporting event. This was the fourth year of the race, and it has grown tremendously. The inaugural run had 8,000 participants. This view of the staging area gives an idea of how large the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:18:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11826 Disney’s Mobile Magic app is now available to download free on the iPhone. It is the only official Disney Parks app and is available to download free from iTunes. It offers wait times, show times, dining guides and much more for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. While the Disney Park’s Mobile Magic app has been available for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:07:59 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11763 Starting on Feb. 17, 2012, Disney’s D23 official fan club will be celebrating its third anniversary with a “23 Days of Celebration” Twitter sweepstakes. Each day at approximately 1 p.m. eastern time, D23 will provide a different challenge for the day and the first person to submit a valid photo that matches the challenge will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/feed/ 0